An approach to gastronomy from culinary trends is made in order to identify
the research opportunities in this field. First, there is a discussion about what has been
called indistinctly, science, art or discipline. On the other hand, some concepts are described
about trends and fashion, to distinguish both practices in the gastronomic field.
The third part of the article explains the analysis of some indexed journals in Redalyc,
Latindex and scielo as part of the Ibero-American scientific production, in relationship
with three main culinary trends, which are also described. The conclusion discusses about
if gastronomy is a science, art or discipline; which is the main trend in Mexico, and what
are the challenges and prospects to research on this field.